Planning Commission Minutes 2006 04 20

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes APRIL 20 2006 Page 4 of 17 for open space, as well as concerns with the reduction in commercial space and if it was a good decision for the economy of Louisville. Dan Johnston, 657 Sandbar Cr., Louisville, stated that he supports the project. He also represents Habitat for Humanity and they would like to work with Mr. Markel at this development as Habitat for Humanity sees it as an opportunity to provide quality housing for the Habitat for Humanity homes. Garrett Cole, 2387 Sandpiper Dr., Lafayette, discussed concerns with density at Paschal Dr., the traffic light at Paschal Dr and HWY 42 / 95th St., the lack of what appears to be limited parking for visitors to the subdivision and the need for another access point for the construction traffic other than Paschal Dr. Lipton requested a motion to enter into record the additional emails that have arrived since the meeting packets were distributed. The motion should also include the packet of information from Mrs. Lowe that included communications from several residents in the Waneka Landing Subdivision. Pritchard moved and Loo seconded a motion to enter those two sets of documents into the public record. Motion passed by voice vote. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Wood reviewed the Estimated Traffic Generation and Art Center documents that had been included in the staff report packet for the April 20, 2006 meeting. Commission Questions of Staff: None. Applicant Presentation: Michael Markel, 5723 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder reviewed the numerous public hearings that had been held for the North End project. He expressed his frustrations with the process and what he considers to be a lack of direction from the Planning Commission. He stated that the Traffic Engineer is present again this evening and it is his desire to have him speak this evening. Lipton discussed the procedures that the Planning Commission follows for every applicant that comes before the Commission for a public hearing. He also stated that the Commission has every intention of giving as much time as needed to this project. Alex Arinello, LSC Transportation Consultant, discussed the following: 1) Access spacing requirements for traffic lights. Paschal and Hecla have been identified as full turning intersection with traffic lights when warranted. 2) Traffic Volumes that Warrant a light. Warrants are determined by a standard "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices". Warrants are established by the traffic volume on the main street and the side streets. The volume on the main street (HWY 42) has been met. The side street (Paschal Dr.) volume has three warrant types that must be met (Peak hour, 4 hour and 8 hour). The Peak Hour warrant has been met but the 4 and 8 hour warrants have not. It is quiet possible that with the development of the North End that the other two warrants will be met. 3) Funding. CDOT ranks the priority of their projects by the traffic volumes. The HWY 42 and Paschal Dr. intersection is at the bottom of the priority list. CDOT will probably not fund the improvements 100% but would expect the developer and the City to contribute. Commission Questions of Applicant: